Extech Instruments VB300 User Manual

Extech Instruments VB300 User Manual

3-axis g-force datalogger

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User's Guide
3-Axis G-Force Datalogger
Model VB300

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Summary of Contents for Extech Instruments VB300

  • Page 1 User's Guide 3-Axis G-Force Datalogger Model VB300...
  • Page 2 The user can easily configure the logging rate, high/low alarm and start-mode, and download the stored data by plugging the VB300 into a PC's USB port and running the supplied PC software. Measurement data can be plotted, printed and exported for use with other applications such as word processors and spreadsheets. The data logger is supplied with a long-life 1000 hour lithium battery.
  • Page 3: Front View

    Note: Battery compartment access screws (2) located on rear of unit. Refer to the battery installation section for further details. Pedestal Mount Description 1. Mounting screw holes 2. Swivel latch 3. Swivel latch lock 4. Mounting magnets FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW VB300 V1.1 11/10...
  • Page 4: Led Status Indication

    Mounting the VB300 The VB300 fits securely in the supplied mounting pedestal. Unscrew the pedestal latch and snap the VB300 into the pedestal. Secure the latch and follow one of the mounting methods below. There are three mounting methods for affixing the pedestal to the area under test: 1.
  • Page 5 CD-ROM drive, then find and double-click on the SETUP.EXE file included on the program disk. Follow the on-screen prompts as shown below to complete the installation. Before running the datalogger software, please connect the VB300 to the PC and install the USB Driver software as described in the next section.
  • Page 6: Installing The Usb Driver

    Simply click INSTALL to continue. To install the driver manually, plug the VB300 into an available USB port on the PC. If this is the first time that the VB300 is connected to the particular port on the PC, the following screen will appear: Make sure the program disk is still in the PC CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 7 4. Refer to the software HELP utility for transferring the data from the logger to the PC. 1g OFFSET The axis (or combination of axis) parallel to the earth surface will indicate the 1g force related to gravitational force. VB300 V1.1 11/10...
  • Page 8: Specifications

    F (-10 to 60 Battery type 3.6V Lithium (1/2 AA) Power consumption 1mA (typical, while recording); < 15µA while idling Battery life 1000 hours approx. Dimensions/Weight 3.7 x 1.1 x 0.8” (95 x 28 x 21mm) / 6oz (172g) VB300 V1.1 11/10...
  • Page 9: Battery Replacement

    Battery Replacement The VB300 does not lose its stored readings when the battery expires or when the battery is replaced. The data logging process will however be stopped and cannot be re-started until the battery has been replaced and the logged data has been downloaded to PC.

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